News & Views Hollywood’s shrinking bodies are impossible to ignore when the algorithm never stops We being bombarded algorithmically by a Hollywood beauty standard that makes the supermodel era look like wholesome.
News & Views Just 8 minutes of TikTok ‘thinspiration’ content is enough to affect body image Watching just eight minutes of TikTok content focused on dieting, weight loss and exercise has an immediate negative effect on body image, writes Rachel Hogg.
News & Views Sportswomen in lingerie? Bluebella’s new ad missed the mark on empowerment We should celebrate female athletes for their skills, dedication, and hard work, rather than objectifying them for commercial gain.
News & Views Experts want accountability from social media platforms as eating disorders reach a ‘critical juncture’ A number of urgent recommendations have been put forward to tackle rising body image issues and eating disorders among young people.
News & Views Over half of teenagers are dissatisfied with how their body looks and social media is making it worse Over half of teenagers are dissatisfied with how their body looks, with two-thirds wishing they were thinner or more muscular.
News & Views Libby Trickett joins Taryn Brumfitt to stop unsolicited body comments in community sport Libby Trickett will join Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager to support community sporting clubs in creating a positive body image environment.
News & Views ‘Appearance-led’ social media content is profoundly impacting young people’s body image Nearly two thirds of Australians compare their bodies to what they see on social media, and it’s profoundly impacting the body image, eating habits and fitness routines of young people.
News & Views Social media’s ‘feedback loop’ is a barrier for girls pursuing a career in STEM: UNESCO report Negative gender stereotypes on social media pushes girls into a “feedback loop” that keeps them from accessing careers in STEM, a UNESCO report has found.
Sport Serena Williams and the pressure on postpartum women to ‘bounce back’ An Instagram post this week by Serena Williams reveals the pressures women face post-partum to have ‘the perfect body’.
Soapbox The never-ending circle of ‘self-improvement project’ resolutions As Disney’s classic hit The Circle of Life rang out throughout the house, we discussed the age-old new year question: what are your new years’ resolutions?
News & Views Thinking about cosmetic surgery? New standards will force providers to tell you the risks and consider if you’re actually suitable If you’re thinking of a breast augmentation, liposuction, or a face lift, this latest move is designed to provide extra protection.
News & Views Online shopping for clothes this Christmas? It may affect your self-esteem The number of hours women spend browsing for clothes affects the quality they rate their self-esteem and body image, study finds.
